Project Manager

posted on: August 5, 2025

Internal Job Code: (N017 & N045)

Location

Salary Range

$95k – $105k

Why Join LightRiver?

• We’re not just building networks — we’re building the future of connectivity.
• You’ll work with some of the most respected names in the industry on high-impact, high-visibility projects.
• We foster a collaborative culture that values autonomy, accountability, and innovation.
• You’ll grow with a company committed to investing in our people and promoting from within.

What You’ll Do

As a Project Manager, you will lead the delivery of customer-facing and internal projects from kickoff through completion. You’ll partner with customers, engineering, field services, and leadership teams to ensure projects are on track, on budget, and exceed expectations. This is a dynamic, hands-on role for someone who thrives on coordination, communication, and solving complex challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning
  • Define project scope and goals in coordination with sales and leadership.
  • Build detailed project plans with timelines, dependencies, and resource allocation.
  • Coordinate with internal teams and staffing partners to assign the right talent to each project.
• Execution & Delivery
  • Lead end-to-end project execution based on the plan.
  • Track deliverables, manage timelines, and mitigate risks and delays.
  • Maintain proactive communication with stakeholders via status meetings and reports.
  • Escalate issues quickly and work cross-functionally to drive resolution.
• Customer Engagement & Closure
  • Act as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Ensure accurate documentation and project close-out, including lessons learned.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA required)
• 2+ years of experience managing technical or engineering projects (telecom or network infrastructure a plus)
• Proficiency in project planning tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Monday, Jira)
• Strong experience with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter with a high level of organization and attention to detail
• Experience working with cross-functional and customer-facing teams

Bonus Points for

• PMP, CAPM, CSM, or ITIL certifications
• Experience with telecom deployments, utility networks, or automation systems

You’ll Excel Here if You

• Energized by complex, technical projects
• Collaborative and comfortable leading cross-functional teams
• Focused, calm, and solutions-driven under pressure
• Enthusiastic about technology and innovation in telecom

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

LightRiver Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

LightRiver Technologies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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